Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Wellesley Park Primary School; Wellington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Modern nursery environment

Outdoor spaces shared with school

Job summary

Wellesley Park Primary School Wellington is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our expanding team. This role covers 37 hours per week, all year round, with potential for flexible part-time or term-time arrangements.

You will work with children aged 9 months to 4 years in a modern, well-resourced setting. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a supportive team, and access to outdoor spaces shared with the primary school, along with membership of the

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential).
• Passionate about delivering outstanding early years education and care.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to inspire, engage, and nurture children aged 9 months to 4 years.
• Enjoys teamwork and sharing best practice.

Skills

Level 3 Childcare

Communication skills

Relation-building

Team player

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) Full Time - 37 hours per week

All Year Round | Part-time and Term-Time Considered

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to over 240 children, including our thriving and expanding Wellesley Park Explorers Nursery.

Due to increasing demand and the continued growth of our nursery provision, we are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing, and highly motivated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated and hardworking team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing setting that now provides high-quality care and education for children from 9 months to 4 years old, operating throughout the year in a modern, inspiring environment. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to further develop your early years career, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through excellent training and development opportunities.

About Our Nursery

Wellesley Park Explorers Nursery benefits from sharing the exceptional facilities and extensive outdoor grounds of Wellesley Park Primary School. We are passionate about creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

As part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe our schools should sit at the heart of their communities, fostering ambition, opportunity, and success for all children whilst being fantastic places to work and learn.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding early years education and care
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can inspire, engage, and nurture children across the 9-month to 4-year age range
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and sharing best practice
• Is dedicated to maintaining high standards and supporting every child to reach their potential

We Can Offer You:

• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive team
• A well-resourced and modern nursery environment
• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to the excellent facilities and outdoor spaces shared with our primary school
• The opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of our expanding nursery provision
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Hours and Salary

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6:00pm, all year round.

Flexible working options: Part-time hours and term-time only arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Salary: Grade 14, School Support Staff Pay Scale £26,016 - £26,847 per annum (£13.48 - £13.92 per hour) Employers Pension Contribution 19.2%.